As the regular season has come to a close, the debate now stands on who will win the MVP. Although Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have put up some incredible numbers, Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the title. The ‘Joker’ is one of the best playmaking centers the league’s history. He has already registered 10 plus assists in 88 games, which is more than any center in the league’s history.

Significantly, Kobe Bryant has been issuing the #MambaMentality Challenges since 2017. He would tweet a challenge to the players as they tried to achieve their goals. He offered his last challenge in 2019 to Jokic in a bid for him to become the MVP.

Kobe Bryant’s #MambaMentality challenge for Jokic

The Serb has been one of the most consistent players in the league ever since he got drafted in 2015. Notably, he is regarded as one of the best playmaking centers in the league. Steve Nash commented on how Jokic deserved to win the MVP this season.

“Clearly, (Nikola) Jokic is the MVP this year.

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“He’s kind of gone wire-to-wire at this high level. He makes his teammates better and everything go. They lose Jamal Murray and they haven’t really skipped a beat. That shows how good he is,” said Nash.

Moreover, with Jamal Murray out with a knee injury, the ‘Joker’ has stepped up in making the Nuggets competitive in the league. The Denver Nuggets finished the season in third place with a win-loss record of 47-25 because of Jokic’s incredible performances on the court. Notably, Kobe issued these challenges to motivate these players to perform at the highest level.

Can Nikola Jokic win the MVP award this season?

Joel Embiid is another player in contention to win the award. He has become a potent offensive threat for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Nikola Jokic has taken up the mantle to become the league’s best player. He averages around 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. This shows how he is one of the elite centers in the league.

Never in the NBA has there has been a center that has the vision of Nikola Jokic. Some of his passes are extraordinary by hitting the target with pinpoint accuracy.

Likewise, his languid style of play often makes it deceiving for the opposition defenders. The great Zach Randolph is a player who comes to your mind when we see his post moves. Losing Murray was an enormous loss to the franchise. But, Nikola Jokic has proved his doubters wrong and provided the league with some incredible performances.

Even though Stephen Curry has set the league on fire, it would be daylight robbery to deny Jokic the league MVP. We haven’t seen a dominant playmaking center like him and the Denver Nuggets will hope that he carries his form into the playoffs, and help them win their first NBA title.

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